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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA )
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v. ) Criminal No. 2026-CR-00105
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DONALD J. TRUMP, ) VIOLATIONS:
) 18 U.S.C. § 2381 (Treason)
Defendant. ) 18 U.S.C. § 793(e) (Espionage Act)
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INDICTMENT
THE GRAND JURY CHARGES THAT:
GENERAL ALLEGATIONS
1. At all times relevant to this Indictment, the United States of America was engaged in an active, ongoing, and open military conflict with the Islamic Republic of Iran, a foreign sovereign power.
2. At all times relevant to this Indictment, the Islamic Republic of Iran constituted an "enemy" of the United States of America as defined under Article III, Section 3 of the United States Constitution.
3. On or about October 5, 2026, within the United States, the Defendant, DONALD J. TRUMP, did knowingly, willfully, and unlawfully deliver a public address during a campaign rally broadcast to a global audience.
4. During this address, the Defendant stated, in reference to the enemy state of Iran and potential military strikes on domestic soil: "They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego," further characterizing the potential destruction of these metropolitan areas as a "small price to pay" for broader strategic objectives.
COUNT ONE
(Treason — 18 U.S.C. § 2381)
5. The Grand Jury realleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 4 of this Indictment as if fully set forth herein.
6. On or about October 5, 2026, the Defendant, DONALD J. TRUMP, owing allegiance to the United States, did knowingly, willfully, and traitorously adhere to the enemies of the United States, specifically the Islamic Republic of Iran, and did give said enemies aid and comfort within the United States and elsewhere.
7. OVERT ACT: In furtherance of said treasonous adherence, the Defendant committed the following overt act: publishing, broadcasting, and transmitting a direct, public statement inviting and greenlighting the enemy to "take
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